News-July-04-2026
July 04, 2026 — India signaled that it may move toward a dedicated artificial-intelligence law as officials cited evolving cyber-threat and deepfake risks,[1] while Midjourney asked a federal court to require Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal to disclose how they use AI in the studios' copyright case against the image-generation company.[2][3]
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editIndia weighs dedicated AI law
editIndia's IT Secretary S. Krishnan said the government may consider a separate legal framework for artificial intelligence because existing legal tools addressed only initial AI challenges while newer risks are emerging.[1] The New Indian Express reported that the discussion arose alongside official concerns over cyber threats and deepfakes, including related issues such as VPN use, Chinese apps, and Meta platform accountability.[1] The development is significant for AI-law tracking because it indicates that India may shift from relying on existing statutes toward a dedicated AI regulatory framework.[1]
Midjourney wants studios to disclose AI use
editMidjourney asked the court in the studios' copyright suit to require Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal to produce information about how they use artificial intelligence across their companies.[2] The request is legally significant because the studios sued Midjourney for allegedly enabling infringement of copyrighted characters, while Midjourney is seeking discovery that could support arguments about industry AI practices and comparative use.[2][3] Mandatory separately reported that the studios may have to reveal their AI use if the court grants Midjourney's request.[3]
References
edit- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The New Indian Express, "Govt weighs new AI law as evolving technology raises fresh concerns over cyber threats and deepfakes" (July 4, 2026)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Engadget, "Midjourney wants the Hollywood studios that sued it to show the court how they use AI" (July 4, 2026)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mandatory, "Disney, Warner Bros. & Universal Could Be Forced to Reveal Their AI Use" (July 4, 2026)